Patents by Inventor Leroy Keely
Leroy Keely has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20060077622Abstract: An electronic device that has a body portion having an internal track, a display portion having a follower member that runs along the internal track and a support arm pivotally coupled to the body portion and to the display portion and enabling the display portion to move between multiple distinct positions relative to the body portion is described. A tablet personal computer can be converted from the tablet mode to the laptop mode in a direct and efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2004Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Leroy Keely, John Stoddard, Jon LeFors
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Publication number: 20060055684Abstract: A system and method for determining whether a flick gesture has occurred is described. A flick gesture is a simple gesture that may be easily detected and is characterized by minimal interference with other applications or gestures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Emily Rimas-Ribikauskas, Jeffrey Pettiross, Leroy Keely, Matthew Lerner, Robert Jarrett, Sriram Viji, Rick Duncan
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Publication number: 20060055685Abstract: A system and method for determining whether a flick gesture has occurred is described. A flick gesture is a simple gesture that may be easily detected and is characterized by minimal interference with other applications or gestures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Emily Rimas-Ribikauskas, Jeffrey Pettiross, Leroy Keely, Matthew Lerner, Robert Jarrett, Sriram Viji, Rick Duncan
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Publication number: 20060055662Abstract: A system and method for determining whether a flick gesture has occurred is described. A flick gesture is a simple gesture that may be easily detected and is characterized by minimal interference with other applications or gestures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Emily Rimas-Ribikauskas, Jeffrey Pettiross, Leroy Keely, Matthew Lerner, Robert Jarrett, Sriram Viji, Rick Duncan
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Publication number: 20060033751Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method and medium for receiving and acting upon user input. In one embodiment, the user may only have access to a limited input device, like a stylus. Using the present invention, a user is provided with intuitive responses from the system based on inputs from the limited input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Leroy Keely, Charlton Lui, F. Jones, Ryan Cukierman, Susanne Cazzanti, Marieke Iwema, Robert Jarrett
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Publication number: 20060007190Abstract: User interfaces for editing text in pen-based computing systems include: (a) a display portion that displays text; and (b) a correction interface that displays an editable text portion corresponding to at least a portion of the text. The correction interface accepts input via a stylus to enable changes to the editable text portion on a character-by-character basis (e.g., to add, delete, or change individual characters). The correction interface further may include or associate with a “suggestion list” portion that includes alternative(s) to substitute into the editable text portion and/or a “task list” portion that displays potential actions available through the interface. The invention also relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media to activate, provide, and operate such interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Pettiross, Shawna Davis, Leroy Keely, Adrian Garside, Tobiasz Zielinski
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Publication number: 20050204305Abstract: A notepad computer with a page display region displaying a page of a document on which a user can write using a pen or stylus type writing tool is provided. Associated with the page is an interface that can be used with the pen. The interface includes a core task tool region adjacent to the page where tool icons are partially visible until the pen is brought near one of the icons. The tool icon becomes fully visible when the pen is within the region of the icon. The tool when activated can pop-up a radial pop-up menu located at an edge of the document where all the menu choices are located in a semi-circle away from the edge so that the users hand while holding the pen and making a selection does not block the choices. A page flipping tool is located in a corner of the page and is an explicit two-stroke menu allowing selection of a next or previous page.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Leroy Keely, Douglas Young, Andrew Palay
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Publication number: 20050204301Abstract: A notepad computer with a page display region displaying a page of a document on which a user can write using a pen or stylus type writing tool is provided. Associated with the page is an interface that can be used with the pen. The interface includes a core task tool region adjacent to the page where tool icons are partially visible until the pen is brought near one of the icons. The tool icon becomes fully visible when the pen is within the region of the icon. The tool when activated can pop-up a radial pop-up menu located at an edge of the document where all the menu choices are located in a semi-circle away from the edge so that the users hand while holding the pen and making a selection does not block the choices. A page flipping tool is located in a corner of the page and is an explicit two-stroke menu allowing selection of a next or previous page.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Leroy Keely, Douglas Young, Andrew Palay
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Publication number: 20050198593Abstract: A notepad computer with a page display region displaying a page of a document on which a user can write using a pen or stylus type writing tool is provided. Associated with the page is an interface that can be used with the pen. The interface includes a core task tool region adjacent to the page where tool icons are partially visible until the pen is brought near one of the icons. The tool icon becomes fully visible when the pen is within the region of the icon. The tool when activated can pop-up a radial pop-up menu located at an edge of the document where all the menu choices are located in a semi-circle away from the edge so that the users hand while holding the pen and making a selection does not block the choices. A page flipping tool is located in a corner of the page and is an explicit two-stroke menu allowing selection of a next or previous page.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Leroy Keely, Douglas Young, Andrew Palay
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Publication number: 20050198592Abstract: A notepad computer with a page display region displaying a page of a document on which a user can write using a pen or stylus type writing tool is provided. Associated with the page is an interface that can be used with the pen. The interface includes a core task tool region adjacent to the page where tool icons are partially visible until the pen is brought near one of the icons. The tool icon becomes fully visible when the pen is within the region of the icon. The tool when activated can pop-up a radial pop-up menu located at an edge of the document where all the menu choices are located in a semi-circle away from the edge so that the users hand while holding the pen and making a selection does not block the choices. A page flipping tool is located in a corner of the page and is an explicit two-stroke menu allowing selection of a next or previous page.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Leroy Keely, Douglas Young, Andrew Palay
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Publication number: 20050193321Abstract: A computer system and method for providing user feedback when creating, modifying, or editing electronic documents. An insertion point icon is placed in a document at a position for insertion and/or deletion of text, graphics, data, etc. Upon receiving a user input indicating movement, the insertion point icon is divided into two icons, one stationary at the position, and one moving with user input. When movement is complete, space contained between the icons may be deleted or inserted. The system may be used to shift handwritten text to subsequent lines on an electronic document containing handwritten text, and may be used to bring two groups of text together, deleting space in between. A connection line may be displayed between the icons to provide feedback regarding the action to be taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marieke Iwema, Leroy Keely, Susanne Alysia Cazzanti, F. Jones, Charlton Lui, Rob Jarrett
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Publication number: 20050127869Abstract: An inductive power systems transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a power source to a receiver coil on a power portion of a power adapter. The source current is received in the power adapter and converted to direct current for transmission to a computer system. Wireless communication between a power source and the power adapter is provided. A wireless communication arrangement provides for authentication of devices that are allowed by a source to be powered.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John Calhoon, Leroy Keely, William Mitchell
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Publication number: 20050127868Abstract: An inductive charging system transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a power source to a receiver coil for a battery charger. Source current may be received in the battery charger and converted for charging a battery pack. A wireless communication arrangement may also provide for authentication of devices that are allowed by the source to be powered or otherwise charged.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John Calhoon, Leroy Keely, William Mitchell
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Publication number: 20050127867Abstract: An inductive charging systems transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a charging source to a receiver coil on a charging portion of a battery pack. The source current is received in the battery pack and converted to direct current for storage in the battery pack cells. Communication between a charging source and the charging portion is provided. A wireless communication arrangement provides for authentication of devices that are allowed by a source to be charged.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: John Calhoon, Leroy Keely, William Mitchell
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Publication number: 20050125741Abstract: An improved system for managing user inputs and z-order in a graphic user interface (GUI) environment is disclosed. A GUI element may include a plurality of keys corresponding to keys on a typical keyboard, and may serve as a replacement for the keyboard. The system permits an application having an input focus to retain the input focus while inputs are received in the GUI element, and even transient user interface elements (e.g., menus) will remain displayed in those applications after the user inputs are entered. Input pen and mouse events may first be forwarded to the input area application, which may remove the events from the normal circulation, preventing other applications from learning of the events, and then post those events to the input panel application separately.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: June 9, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Joshua Clow, Adrian Garside, Shiraz Somji, Donald Karlov, Bob Dain, Jeffrey Pettiross, Tobiasz Zielinski, Alexander Gournares, Leroy Keely, Ravi Soin, Erik Geidl, Marieke Iwema, Grady Leno
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Publication number: 20050125740Abstract: An improved system for managing user inputs and z-order in a graphic user interface (GUI) environment is disclosed. A GUI element may include a plurality of keys corresponding to keys on a typical keyboard, and may serve as a replacement for the keyboard. The system permits an application having an input focus to retain the input focus while inputs are received in the GUI element, and even transient user interface elements (e.g., menus) will remain displayed in those applications after the user inputs are entered. Input pen and mouse events may first be forwarded to the input area application, which may remove the events from the normal circulation, preventing other applications from learning of the events, and then post those events to the input panel application separately.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2005Publication date: June 9, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Joshua Clow, Adrian Garside, Shiraz Somji, Donald Karlov, Bob Dain, Jeffrey Pettiross, Tobiasz Zielinski, Alexander Gournares, Leroy Keely, Ravi Soin, Erik GeidI, Marieke Iwema, Grady Leno
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Publication number: 20050099406Abstract: User interfaces for editing text in pen-based computing systems include: (a) a display portion that displays text; and (b) a correction interface that displays an editable text portion corresponding to at least a portion of the text. The correction interface accepts input via a stylus to enable changes to the editable text portion on a character-by-character basis (e.g., to add, delete, or change individual characters). The correction interface further may include or associate with a “suggestion list” portion that includes alternative(s) to substitute into the editable text portion and/or a “task list” portion that displays potential actions available through the interface. The invention also relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media to activate, provide, and operate such interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Pettiross, Shawna Davis, Leroy Keely, Adrian Garside, Tobiasz Zielinski
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Publication number: 20050097056Abstract: A digital rights management system for the distribution, protection and use of electronic content. The system includes a client architecture which receives content, where the content is preferably protected by encryption and may include a license and individualization features. Content is protected at several levels, including: no protection; source-sealed; individually-sealed (or “inscribed”); source-signed; and fully-individualized (or “owner exclusive”). The client also includes and/or receives components which permit the access and protection of the encrypted content, as well as components that allow content to be provided to the client in a form that is individualized for the client. In some cases, access to the content will be governed by a rights construct defined in the license bound to the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marco DeMello, Attila Narin, Venkateshaiah Setty, Pavel Zeman, Vinay Krishnaswamy, John Manferdelli, Frank Byrum, Leroy Keely, Yoram Yaacovi, Jeffrey Alger
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Publication number: 20050097057Abstract: A digital rights management system for the distribution, protection and use of electronic content. The system includes a client architecture which receives content, where the content is preferably protected by encryption and may include a license and individualization features. Content is protected at several levels, including: no protection; source-sealed; individually-sealed (or “inscribed”); source-signed; and fully-individualized (or “owner exclusive”). The client also includes and/or receives components which permit the access and protection of the encrypted content, as well as components that allow content to be provided to the client in a form that is individualized for the client. In some cases, access to the content will be governed by a rights construct defined in the license bound to the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Marco DeMello, Attila Narin, Venkateshaiah Setty, Pavel Zeman, Vinay Krishnaswamy, John Manferdelli, Frank Byrum, Leroy Keely, Yoram Yaacovi, Jeffrey Alger
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Publication number: 20050088423Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method and medium for receiving and acting upon user input. In one embodiment, the user may only have access to a limited input device, like a stylus. Using the present invention, a user is provided with intuitive responses from the system based on inputs from the limited input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Leroy Keely, Charlton Lui, F. Jones, Ryan Cukierman, Susanne Cazzanti, Marieke Iwema, Robert Jarrett